It's time to learn a new English phrase - 'Push the boat out' - What does it mean?
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I love the English language.
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I think it is ever so nice.
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Hi, everybody. This is Mr Duncan
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with another English phrase just for you.
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Today's phrase is 'push the boat out'.
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You push the boat out.
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This phrase is used figuratively to express effort
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or hard work that is put into something
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quite often involving spending money.
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Maybe you have a wonderful wedding party to arrange.
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You want it to be the best party ever.
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You will push the boat out.
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You will spend as much money as is required
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to make it the best wedding party ever.
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You push the boat out.
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Perhaps at work.
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You have to do a project for the boss.
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You decide to push the boat out.
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You put as much effort and as much work
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into that project as you possibly can.
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You push the boat out.
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This particular phrase is often used in
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British English and you will hear it used quite often.
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That is today's phrase.
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So remember the next time you do something
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and you want to do it well
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you must push the boat out.
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This is Mr Duncan in England saying Thanks for watching.
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See you again soon.
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And of course...
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ta ta for now.
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